GeForce4 MX 460 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce4 MX 460 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce4 MX 460 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce4 MX 460

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 165mm instead of 216mm, a 51mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 6).
❌Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce4 Ti 4800

2010

Why buy it

✅+50% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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122.9% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.
❌30.9% longer card at 216mm vs 165mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce4 Ti 4800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 50% in PassMark G3D (6 vs 4), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce4 MX 460 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce4 MX 460 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $220 cheaper on MSRP at $179 vs $399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 48.6% (0.0 vs 0.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce4 Ti 4800 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce4 MX 460 vs GeForce4 Ti 4800 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce4 MX 460

The GeForce4 MX 460 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 12 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $229.

GeForce4 Ti 4800

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 460 scores 4 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800's 6 — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 leads by 50%. The GeForce4 MX 460 is built on Fermi while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 480 (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Raw compute: 0.9072 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800).

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	GeForce4 Ti 4800
G3D Mark Score	4	6+50%
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336	480+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9072 TFLOPS	1.345 TFLOPS+48%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	60+7%
L1 Cache	448 KB	960 KB+114%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	GeForce4 Ti 4800
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce4 MX 460 has 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 carries 512 MB. GeForce4 Ti 4800 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce4 MX 460 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 Ti 4800. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 768 KB (GeForce4 Ti 4800) — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	GeForce4 Ti 4800
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	GeForce4 Ti 4800
DirectX	7.0	8.1+16%
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	1.3	1.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce4 MX 460) vs No (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Decoder: No vs No.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	GeForce4 Ti 4800
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	No	No

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce4 MX 460 draws 160W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce4 MX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 216mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	GeForce4 Ti 4800
TDP	160W-36%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	216mm
Height	100mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60°C-8%	65°C
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce4 MX 460 came in at $179, while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce4 MX 460 was 55.1% cheaper ($220 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce4 MX 460) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4800) — the GeForce4 Ti 4800 offers 0% better value.

Feature	GeForce4 MX 460	GeForce4 Ti 4800
MSRP	$179-55%	$399
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
Codename	GF104	GF100
Release	July 12 2010	March 26 2010
Ranking	#652	#488

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